Nickel allergy is an allergic reaction that’s characterised by red and itchy skin with rashes or bumps. It is caused by contact with objects that release nickel into the skin. An allergic reaction to nickel could also be triggered by consuming food items that contain nickel. How Common Is Nickel Allergy? Contrary to what most people believe, nickel allergy is extremely … [Read more...]
Patch testing for allergies and eczema triggers
Patch testing is done to ascertain what contact allergens e.g. chemicals, cleaning products and cosmetic and skin care ingredients could be causing allergic reactions and eczema. Small metal dishes which are pre-filled with different things are stuck to the back of the patient. The metal discs are kind of meshed into the sticky plasters in batches of about ten. I had … [Read more...]